by Duane Osterlind | Dec 23, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Betrayal Trauma, codependency, Couples Therapy, Emotions, Health, Inner Child, Mental Health, Porn Addiction, Relationships and Addiction, Sex Addiction, Therapy, Trauma
When dealing with addiction, whether you’re addicted to alcohol, drugs, porn, food, or whatever it is, one of the most effective ways to achieve recovery is by going all the way back to your inner child and figuring out what triggers your pain points so you can...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 12, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction Awareness, Attachment, Easy Steps, Emotions, Love Addiction, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Secure Attachment Styles, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Toxic, Toxic Relationships
Have you ever left a conversation feeling completely drained, questioning yourself, or worse – thinking about relapsing? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane Osterlind tackles the crucial but often overlooked aspect of...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 5, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Boundaries, Choices, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, replaying that moment when you said “yes” but every fiber of your being was screaming “no”? In this transformative episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive deep...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 25, 2024 | Emotions, Health, Meditiation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition
Former advertising executive Pao Ortega once found herself trapped in a seemingly perfect life in New York City, at odds with the inner chaos of depression, anxiety, and burnout. During a pivotal moment of introspection, she made the courageous decision to face these...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 21, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Brain, criticism, Easy Steps, Emotions, Mindfulness, Recovery, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Tools
Ever felt like feedback in your recovery journey hits you like a punch to the gut? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into why criticism can feel so painful during recovery and share...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 7, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Emotions, Family, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, self-compassion, Shame Compass, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
Have you ever noticed that after a slip in recovery, your thoughts immediately jump to “I’m worthless” or “I’m never going to get better”? These aren’t just random negative thoughts – they’re part of a powerful emotion...
